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FLORENCE
PATHOLOGY SERVICES 

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Excellence in Service

Rapid Results

Quality Assurance

We are a growing, independent pathology practice. We are community, hospital based, board certified-pathologists with over 40 years combined experience. Florence Pathology Services is accredited by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). 

It is our intention to provide our clients with the highest quality service possible in meeting their anatomic pathology and cytopathology needs.

We are confident that with a community based pathology practice, you will receive more personalized service than national laboratories can offer. In addition, your business helps support the local economy.


State of the Art Equipment

In reiterating our commitment to providing your patients with the best available technology to detect disease as early as possible, Florence Pathology Services was the first lab in Alabama, north of Birmingham, to offer the Cytyc ThinPrep ® Imaging System.

This state-of-the-art, computer assisted screening system further enhances the quality interpretations yielded from the ThinPrep Pap Test, a cervical cancer screening method that has become the gold standard for patient care. We are confident this approach will provide you with optimal patient outcomes and further minimize exposure to risk. It is important to note that patient samples screened using the ThinPrep Imaging System are covered by reimbursement. We are equipped to perform a wide range of gynecologic and non-gynecologic services in addition to the ThinPrep Pap Test including:

  • Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens utilizing the ThinPrep technology
  • Brushings, Washings, and Body Fluids utilizing the ThinPrep technology
Florence Pathology Services offers specialized testing through our professional association with several specialized reference laboratories including Mayo Clinic and Cytometry Specialist, Inc. These specialized services include flow cytometric analysis, cytogenetics, DNA probe-based testing for infectious disease analysis, PCR, Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH) and other molecular tests.
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North- Alabama Medical Center
On-site pathologists with 40+ years of experience
Easier and faster access to patient result reports
Full service independent laboratory offering state of the art equipment and methods of testing, as well as continuing education for the purpose of diagnosis
Personal and professional service
In-network billing, claim denial service
Compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and laws. HIPAA compliant. CLIA certified.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Heath Care Organizations (JCAHO)

State of the Art Equipment

 

In reiterating our commitment to providing your patients with the best available technology to detect disease as early as possible, Florence Pathology Services was the first lab in Alabama, north of Birmingham, to offer the Cytyc ThinPrep ® Imaging System.
This state-of-the-art, computer-assisted screening system further enhances the quality interpretations yielded from the ThinPrep Pap Test, a cervical cancer screening method that has become the gold standard for patient care. We are confident this approach will provide you with optimal patient outcomes and further minimize exposure to risk. It is important to note that patient samples screened using the ThinPrep Imaging System are covered by reimbursement. We are equipped to perform a wide range of gynecologic and non-gynecologic services in addition to the ThinPrep Pap Test including:

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens utilizing the ThinPrep technology

Brushings, Washings, and Body Fluids utilizing the ThinPrep technology

Florence Pathology Services offers specialized testing through our professional association with several specialized reference laboratories including Mayo Clinic and Cytometry Specialist, Inc. These specialized services include flow cytometric analysis, cytogenetics, DNA probe-based testing for infectious disease analysis, PCR, Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH) and other molecular tests.

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Client Services


Our Client Services Representative will visit you regularly to service your needs. This representative will assist you with reporting, billing, supplies, courier dispatch, or any other issues that arise.

We are also proud to announce we now have the capability to interface with most EMR systems.

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Billing


Our billing service files insurance claims and accepts responsibility for obtaining payment from your patients and third-party payers. In addition, we are happy to work directly with any patient who has billing questions or concerns. Our Client Services Representative can assist your staff as needed to solve any billing issues.

The patient’s full name, sex, date of birth, and Social Security number are required on all requisition forms that accompany the specimen. This is required for correct patient identification.

Complete billing information, including guarantor information, primary insurance name, group number, policy number, and secondary insurance information is necessary to expedite payment of the claim.

APS Billing
eMail: payyourbill@apsmedbill.com

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Reporting


Florence Pathology Services processes surgical specimens the same day as received and completes interpretation and reporting within 24 hours for most routine cases. Reporting times may vary depending upon the complexity of the case and the need for special studies.

The goal of our laboratory is to report gynecologic cytology results within 2 to 3 days of receiving the specimen.

Results may be reported, at your request, via:

Electronically
Courier Service
Telephone
Fax

Our pathologists will contact the referring physician personally if test results warrant.

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Consultation


Members of our staff are always available to answer questions, discuss interpretations, consult on unusual cases or arrange for special studies. Please contact Florence Pathology Services or our local Client Services Representative when professional consultation is desired.

 

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Pricing


Pricing rarely becomes an issue because of the fee schedule we have agreed on with our participating insurance companies. Regarding indigent patients, we review those on a case-by-case basis and generally write off the same percentage as the referring physician. Our Client Service Representative will be happy to review our fee schedule with you.

At Florence Pathology Services we strive for the cutting edge in Laboratory Medicine. New procedures and technology that emerge in the field are carefully considered. If there is a test that you are interested in, please feel free to contact our Client Services Representative or any pathologist.

Participating Insurance Companies

Aetna
Alabama Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP)
BCBS of AL
Beech St
Philadelphia American Life
Gallagher Benefit Admin
Acordia
Strategic Resource Co
GEHA
Medicaid of AL
Medicare of AL
NAMCI
Philadelphia American Life
Adventist Risk Management
NGS American
PHCS (Private Health Care Systems)
Mega Life
Celtic
Cigna
Railroad Medicare
Tricare/Champus South
United Healthcare

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Florence Pathology Services Affiliates

Our medical staff includes members of the following medical associations:

Alabama Association of Pathologists
American Medical Association
American Society of Cytopathology
American Society for Clinical Pathology
College of American Pathologists
Cytology Association of Alabama
International Academy of Cytology
Lauderdale County Board of Health
Lauderdale County Medical Association
Medical Association of the State of Alabama

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